Chef Ervie Mariano cooks in this file photo.The former Country Life vegetarian restaurant and bakery will reopen Sunday as Green Thumb vegetarian kitchen at 428 Market St.
Gone is the vegetarian-themed buffet. In its place is a sushi bar, a juice bar and a smoothie bar, said chef Ervie Mariano.
"It's not a buffet anymore, it's all about combos now," Mariano said.
The $15,000 renovation includes a fresh design, and the new menu will allow patrons to eat lunch for $8.50 or less. Diners can select from a combination of hot dishes, salads and a la carte items, Mariano said.